: of or relating to a strict sect of Mennonites who were followers of Amman and settled in America chiefly in the 18th century
Amish
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Plaintiffs argue that the Maryland case hinges on the 1972 Wisconsin v. Yoder lawsuit brought forward by Amish parents who were seeking exemptions from Wisconsin state law that required all students to attend public school until age 16.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
In some communities, however, Amish people can own a vehicle for business purposes.
—David Chiu, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Manny keeps them in the prison of memory, dragging Ray to Amish country on the next leg of his doing-the-steps sidequest.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Spear favored John Kempf, an Amish regenerative farmer and podcast host, a transition source said.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
In some communities, however, Amish people can own a vehicle for business purposes.
—David Chiu, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Manny keeps them in the prison of memory, dragging Ray to Amish country on the next leg of his doing-the-steps sidequest.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Spear favored John Kempf, an Amish regenerative farmer and podcast host, a transition source said.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Amish
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“Amish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Amish. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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